Neither
the union budget nor the National Health Policy 2017
presents any clear and convincing health sector road
map. If it is serious about providing health care
to even bottom 40% of the population, not only should
the government increase its current budgetary allocation
substantially but also strengthen the health infrastructure
at all levels including a strong regulatory mechanism.

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This
article was originally published in The
Hindu on February 12, 2018.

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